Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
248-260 Hay St East Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1928, Constructed from 1926 to 1930
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 05 Nov 1999 | |
| State Register | Registered | 05 Nov 1999 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Oct 1999 | ||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
The place features an eclectic and unique blend of Inter-War architectural styles, displaying motifs and influences from Art Deco, Anglo-Dutch, Spanish Mission and Mediterranean architectural styles. The place is significant as a relatively modest residential hotel in the City of Perth in the Inter War period. The place contributes to the community's sense of place being a striking part of the streetscape. The place reflects the building boom of the 1920's a response to the influx of post-war immigration and capital from agricultural expansion. The place is significant for its close association with the prominent architectural firm, Eales and Cohen. The place, it is believed, was the first hotel constructed in Perth that had garages, thereby recognising the early demand for car parking as a result of changes in the predominant mode of transport.
The building is a two storey brick and tile structure which is rendered and painted and has Marseilles profile roof tiles. The building features Dutch gabbles. Entrance to the ground floor area is through an arched loggia with terrazzo floor, typical of Inter-War Mediterranean style architecture. Original windows small paned casement windows remain on the front and side elevations however some original windows at ground floor level have been replaced. Internally the original jarrah staircase remains intact. The detailing is simple and stylised, typical of the style of architecture and the era. The building is similar in detail to the adjacent group of shops known as the Carlton Centre. This building has a matching pediment.
In the 1920s the Licences Reduction Board was formed under the Licensing Act Amendment Act 1922 which aimed to upgrade hotels to current standards and to separate the bar from accommodation facilities. The hotel was built in 1927 on vacant land, however the company who owned it had previously established a hotel which had been called the Carlton Hotel in 1918, after previous name changes, on another site. The building was designed in a horseshoe shape and had garages to accommodate people who were travelling by car. Early advertisements note weekly board at 30 shillings per week and the presence of garages. This suggests the place was probably popular with commercial travellers or with people travelling from the country and requiring parking facilities which were not usually provided at this period. The hotel was the first to provide garages for vehicles. Over time the building has had renovations to reflect the changing needs of the hotel. In 1964 the adjacent lot was purchased and a drive in bottle shop was built in the same style as the hotel.
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity with some alterations at ground floor level including new windows.
Poor
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eales & Cohen | Architect | - | - |
| Westralian Hotels | Architect | - | - |
| Chas W Arnott | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1000870 | National Trust Assessment on COP File | ||
| HCWA Assessment | 27/8/99 | ||
| e's Post Office Directories |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9185 | Carlton Hotel: 248 Hay Street, East Perth. DRAFT | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2008 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Mediterranean |
| Inter-War Art Deco |
| Inter-War Spanish Mission |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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